Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats struggle, but split games

After what was the toughest week of soccer so far this season, the Lady Wildcats only managed a tie against Hardin Valley Academy and a very tough loss against Farragut.

After what was the toughest week of soccer so far this season, the Lady Wildcats only managed a tie against Hardin Valley Academy and a very tough loss against Farragut.

Last Thursday, the Lady ’Cats faced a determined and undefeated HVA, which gave ORHS all it could handle. In the end, the match ended in a 0-0 tie. Though HVA outshot the Lady ’Cats, the defense held on tight and kept HVA from scoring.

Tuesday night, Oak Ridge faced state semi-finalist Farragut in a game the Lady Wildcats have been looking forward to since the start of the season. Oak Ridge has always had a very hard time against Farragut, who has ended on the winning side for the last two years.

Unfortunately, this year was no different, as Oak Ridge was dominated in all facets of the game by a more aggressive, athletic and skillful team. The final score — 6-0.

It’s important to mention both of these games were nondistrict matches. Oak Ridge is still on top of its district with one district match left. Matches like the ones against HVA and Farragut present an excellent opportunity for the Lady ’Cats to see the kind of competition they will be facing at state competition should they make it there — as they hope they will.

Next on the schedule is a nondistrict tournament this weekend in Nashville.

Local playing will resume next week against Central. That would be the last district match of the regular season for the Lady Wildcats.

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